New member in Tampa looking for an FJ 40

[KITDFOBS]

Guys and gals. Im just beginning my search for an FJ 40 and have a couple questions. first one is pretty dumb but genuine. Im 6'3" 235 am I going to fit behind the wheel with leg room or are my knees going to be under my chin. #2 Ive seen a nice looking fj 40 (BJ 40) with a 4 cylinder diesel within my price range (low 20's) Does the diesel have highway speed or is this a tree stump puller. Im not looking for a race car but I will be driving it regularly.
Thanks for your patience

 

[cruisermatt]

Typical BJ40 will do neither highway speeds or pull tree stumps.
As for your physical size your best bet is to test drive one, and my best advice for buying a 40 series is to never buy sight unseen.

Steve is in your area (St Pete) and is selling a really good 40 @FL cruiser

 

[KITDFOBS]

Typical BJ40 will do neither highway speeds or pull tree stumps.
As for your physical size your best bet is to test drive one, and my best advice for buying a 40 series is to never buy sight unseen.

Steve is in your area (St Pete) and is selling a really good 40 @FL cruiser

thanks a million. Ill reach out to Steve

 

[FL cruiser]

What Matt said on the diesel power levels. Most BJ40's are 4 wheel drum brake all the way through 1984. Many don't have heat or defrost. Most are four speeds with low gearing. With the RPM limitations of a diesel, they aren't suited for highway driving.

BUT, all the above can be overcome with 5 speed, turbo, and disc brakes. Then you have one awesome vehicle.

My dad had BJ 40's, HJ45's Troopys, etc when I was growing up. Spent alot of time driving them. I'm 6'5" 235 and now that I'm older just can't comfortably drive a 40 or especially a 45.